Category: Borrower Stories
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Wes Fleming – Miniflix – How a Short Story Can Have a Huge Impact
Short films in the spotlight Compared to feature films, short films don’t get nearly as much attention. At 40 minutes or less — the technical definition of a short film — they can still tell a beautiful story, move you emotionally, and leave a lasting impression.
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Maria Harrington – Casa de Español – Community Connection Through Language
When most of us think of learning a language, we often think of textbooks and flashcards, not rich cultural experiences. Some may even think of tape recorders, AP tests, and the crutch of Google Translate — but Casa de Español has something else to say about that.
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Marilyn Yu of Shared SF | Building a Space For Inspiration & Community
SHARED SF is founded on the apparent contradiction that 1 + 1 = 3. But as you’ll see, the math adds up. Doing more together What doesn’t fly in mathematics, can be irrefutable in the currency of community: When people work together, they can accomplish more than the sum of their parts. And synergy is…
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David & Angela Delgado – Cambrian Academy – A College Prep School With a Perfect Record
We don’t think of schools as small businesses in the traditional sense. But consider the private school. Like any small business, it is often forged from one person’s vision, supported by the time and intention of dedicated educators, and sustained by capital from both investors and students.
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Cinde Dolphin – Kili Medical Drain Carrier – From Cancer Survivor to Inventor
Today, when we think of patients, we think of people wearing hospital gowns with IV tubes strapped to their wrists. But in the original Latin usage, the word “patient” had a much simpler meaning. A patient was “one who is suffering”—someone who is defined by their sufferings, unable to do anything about them.
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Jennifer Katz, Inc. – Speech pathology with a special focus on the family
Hanging on Jennifer Katz’s door is an alphabet poster in a frame. You can’t find this poster in a classroom supply store. It’s an original piece of art, painstakingly drawn by a child. Each letter cleverly depicted as an animal, from Ashley the Alligator to Zac the “Zeabra.”
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INCAUSA – Indigenous Social Entrepreneurship meets community lending
Incausa – In the cause of others. Today, CNote is profiling Incausa, and its co-owners, Vinicius and Carolina. Together, they’ve built a company that sells unique goods across the globe but also supports indigenous artisans by selling their crafts and returning 100% of the proceeds to them. Incausa received a loan from a CNote partner that…
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Traveler: More than a business—A unique and close-knit community brought to life by a simple loan
Here at CNote, we fight for financial empowerment. That sounds like a lofty sentiment, but oftentimes it plays out fairly simply in reality: small businesses need loans, and CNote provides community lenders with the funds to make more of these loans. Traveler is one of the many success stories associated with community lending. We’re excited…
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Ingrid Murray – Prospect Cleaning Service – More than a loan, an investment in mutual success
Community lending – Helping small businesses grow Running a small business is a huge challenge. Even with the best-laid business plan and capital to spare, if you want to follow the long road to success you are going to need some help. Be it financial planning or access to skilled employees, a small business’ ability…
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Roberto Romeo – Michiko Studios – Giving Local Artists a Place to Create
Finding the space to create While New York City is overflowing with artists and creatives, one thing the city is always short on is space. This is especially true for musicians who need rehearsal spaces that are both affordable and acoustically sound. That’s where Roberto Romeo (pictured) saw a tremendous opportunity to expand his small…